Government plans new amendment to electoral decree two months before elections

According to Vant Bèf Info, this new amendment is presented as a response to the demands made by political parties and groups regarding the legal framework for the elections. Peterson Pierre-Louis, president of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), stated that these amendments aim to ensure better accessibility and simplify certain procedures.

The presentation of these proposed changes to political parties on October 2nd was met with critical reactions. Some representatives expressed their discontent due to the lack of printed documents to study the proposed modifications.

The exact content of the articles concerned and the precise scope of these changes remain to be determined, as the government has not yet specified which provisions will ultimately be adopted. This new amendment comes in a context marked by persistent security challenges that limit access to several areas of the country.

Context and Concerns

The electoral decree has already been amended twice since its adoption on June 2nd, notably to clarify procedures related to the functioning of the CEP, women's representation, and vote counting operations. These successive amendments raise concerns about their potential impact on the electoral calendar.

Government Neutrality

According to Vant Bèf Info, the Council of Ministers must also reaffirm the government's neutrality in the electoral process. This statement is intended to reassure political actors about the objectivity of these modifications.